Job Description
JOB The City of Champaign is seeking an expert electrician who can apply their knowledge to traffic signals, street lighting, and similar specialized equipment for a career opportunity as a Traffic and Lighting Supervisor in the Operations Division of the Public Works Department. In this role, you will have the opportunity to impact the quality of life and safety for people living, working, and visiting our community. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES As the Traffic and Lighting Supervisor, you will supervise and direct the skilled and high performing team that keeps traffic flowing efficiently and safely by ensuring traffic signals and street lighting are maintained and in good working order. You will plan and organize the repair and maintenance of pedestrian crosswalk signals, pedestrian pushbuttons, school flashers, and other specialized equipment as well parking control and other informational signage, pavement markings and JULIE locates.Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing high quality customer service, assisting with Public Works operational support for public events, directing hazard mitigation endeavors, and other activities deemed essential to City infrastructure maintenance and improvement. This position serves as a rotating on-call supervisor for the Public Works Operations Division after hours response and participates in the City’s snow and ice removal efforts and other emergency response that may require working up to 16-hour shifts with little or no advance notice. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION College courses or degree in electricity, electronics and mechanics, civil engineering, electrical engineering, traffic engineering, or a related field.Working knowledge of equipment and hardware/software related to street lighting, traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, and/or JULIE locates.College coursework or specialized education/training in traffic engineering.Knowledge of or experience with applicable ordinances, regulations and guidance, such as National Electrical Code Standards, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Illinois Commerce Commission, and JULIE, Inc.Knowledge of infrastructure maintenance and worksite safety regulations.Experience supervising work crews in the field.Experience supervising snow and ice removal operations/crews.Drug screening and driving record check will be required. The annual starting salary range is $92,714 - $105,543, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications must be submitted online no later than Monday, May 25, 2026.